Classification Caseworker Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville; DORCHESTER) LV

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and interviews with inmates, discuss and records progress made.
• Counsels inmates as to their general institutional adjustment and/or related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquires for information on inmates by department officials and other agencies.
• Operates the CRT to ascertain information pertaining to inmates' social, criminal, educational, and family history.
• Operate the agency intranet and enter information related to inmate progress.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire.

A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

• A bachelor's degree;

• An associate’s degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

• A high school diploma and any (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.